Paul,
There are a lot of variables like size of turbo,boost,intercooler etc.A guy over
here ran a multi point EB 4.1 with a T3 from a VL commodore with a 60 trim comp
wheel and a supra intercooler which ran 12 sec.The whole setup was done by the
owner for less than $2,000.The v8 boys were not impressed.
Andrew Smith
"Paul W. J. Stanley" wrote:
> How much power would you get out of those 4.1 swirlers with a cheap
> hairdryer hanging off the side? I think my brother wants to get a big F150
> or whatever has that motor in it.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: VX225 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 11:38 PM
> Subject: Re: wanted nissan or other turbos cheap for custom set up.
>
> > Andrew, they use IHIs from memory don't they? same as Volvo I suspect,
> also
> > forgot to mention a possible cheap source for a T4 could be off a wrecked
> > late model Saab, the Viggen 9-3 for example uses a monster setup, the
> first
> > car I ever drove that changed lanes on the freeway just by dropping the
> > right foot to the floor (gotta love FWD torque steer @100kph), not too
> sure
> > what the earlier ones ran, but possibly a good size to consider as well.
> >
> > regards Eddie
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "andrew smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 12:35 AM
> > Subject: Re: wanted nissan or other turbos cheap for custom set up.
> >
> >
> > > Wayne,
> > > Another turbo that could be suitable and cheap is the series4/5 turbo
> from
> > a 13b
> > > Mazda.These have a large turbine housing that should suit the 4.1 and
> have
> > > internal waste gate.They can be easily modified using Garrett comp
> wheels
> > to
> > > flow up to 400hp.My 2 cents worth.
> > > Andrew Smith
> > >
> > > VX225 wrote:
> > >
> > > > Wayne, VG20s use single turbo, poverty spec T3s, $250 is more than
> they
> > are
> > > > worth, beat 'em down to $200, I personally wouldn't use them to keep
> my
> > > > garage door open on windy days, RB20 Turbo would be better as they
> have
> > a
> > > > more efficient turbine trim (only just), and the RB25s T3 is better
> yet
> > > > again, an R33 GTS-T RB25 turbo is a T3 BB.
> > > >
> > > > Are you planning on plumbing the exhaust yourself? otherwise the cost
> of
> > > > having the pipes made on a 4.1 to suit 2 hairdryers would more than
> > offset
> > > > the purchase price of a good T4, remember also that shaft drag and
> load
> > > > required to spool on multiple turbo setups (with the exception of
> > > > sequential) is much greater, so the negatives, far outweigh the
> > positives.
> > > >
> > > > Also take into considerations the oil feed for 2 small turbos is
> greater
> > > > than 1 larger turbo, sump returns have to be constructed, using just
> one
> > > > with a y piece is not recommended, as the returns are gravity, they
> soon
> > > > fill up the lines and start bypassing the seals and dump oil into
> either
> > the
> > > > compressor side (ping city when the intake devours hot oil) or
> straight
> > into
> > > > the exhaust (EPA pulls you over within 10 mins of leaving home)
> > > >
> > > > I have setup and used both a twin (T28s ex R33 GTR) and single setup
> > > > (GT3035) on my old 253 work ute and found the single worked better,
> > produced
> > > > less problems, used less fuel, and the icing on the cake was pulled
> more
> > hp
> > > > on the pump!
> > > >
> > > > Just my humble opinion, regards Eddie
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Davidson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 7:28 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: wanted nissan or other turbos cheap for custom set up.
> > > >
> > > > > Theres a story in ZOOM about a twin turbo 4.0L Ford ute. Its been
> > there
> > > > > project for the last couple of months. They used 2 VG20det turbos
> > with
> > > > > custom made manifolds. A stock VG20 turbo runs at 7psi and the HP
> > reading
> > > > > for the Ford 6 is about 430hp @ 4500rpm with 7psi if i remember
> > correct.
> > > > > Alltho the engine was allready Tickford tuned if that really makes
> > much
> > > > > difference at all over the normal 6. If u want more info i could
> > probably
> > > > > dig up the ZOOM mags that had the articles...
> > > > >
> > > > > Scott
> > > > > Davo
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: Wayne Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > Date: Wednesday, 28 March, 2001 16:56
> > > > > Subject: wanted nissan or other turbos cheap for custom set up.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >Hi,
> > > > > >im looking into turboing my straight six 4.1 ford engine (sorry it
> > aint
> > > > > >nissan but the turbo will be) anyway. most setups on theses engine
> > off
> > > > the
> > > > > >shelf cost heeps and use a single TO4 turbo. i cant find a single
> > turbo
> > > > big
> > > > > >enough at the write price for my engine so i would like to use two
> > smaler
> > > > > >turbos of say a 2lt that would add up to 4lt. The cheapest turbos i
> > can
> > > > > find
> > > > > >are from a vg20, jms is asking 250 each. Does enyone know where to
> > get
> > > > > >turbos cheaper, does anyone have any information on the vg20 turbo,
> > like
> > > > > >what psi does it pump in standard, also how many turbos are there
> on
> > a
> > > > vg20
> > > > > >two or one???? And any other infomation you have would be greatly
> > > > > >appreciated.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >regs
> > > > > >Wayne jones
> > > > >
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> > >
> >
>
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